Freshwater & Groundwater Study Guide

Before you Begin, you Should Know...

relationships between groundwater zones, including saturated and unsaturated zones
identification of sources of fresh water including rivers, springs, and aquifers
dependence on freshwater resources and the effects of human usage on water quality

Groundwater - water held underground in the soil or in pores and crevices in rock

Freshwater - water not found in the sea; water that is not salt-water

Do you know how people extract Groundwater?
They drill wells and pump water out from underground.